Yesterday we offered you some basic safety tips in summer, those who are going to prevent fatal accidents, but they are not the only ones. We are going to see some more tips to ensure the safety and life of our children, because we need to be aware of the risks especially when, during the holidays, we can get distracted.
Use restraint systems in the car
We already know what to use approved retention systems saves the lives of children and that, unfortunately, there are still parents who do not use them especially on short trips, such as to go to school in the city.
However, in summer, risk situations may increase if we are not very aware of the need for these systems at any time and place. A relative who is going to approach us, a taxi for a trip from the station or the airport to the final destination, an exit to eat in groups, are situations in which, if we are not prevented, it may happen that we do not have the chair at hand .
It may be cumbersome to use and carry it everywhere, but it is necessary and with planning and awareness of the risks it is possible, although it costs you some discussion with people around you who will tell you that when you were children they were not used and "no nothing happened. " It is necessary to use child restraint systems on short journeys, whatever they say.
Always wear a helmet or protections in dangerous activities
One of the most common causes of accident in children are bicycle falls. No matter how hot it is to continue wearing a helmet, it can save them from a very dangerous blow to the head.
But it is not only necessary to wear the helmet on the bike, also if the child rides a horse, on roller skates or skateboards, including other protectors for legs, arms or trunk depending on the sport.
In all these protection devices It is convenient to carry out a review of their condition and also supervise that the child is wearing them correctly, since a loose helmet can be even more risky.
In addition, if the child is going to do water activities, such as going in a boat, canoe, boat or board, we must provide him with a life jacket of his size, because, in case of an accident, we may not be able to save him or keep him afloat with Our own strength.
Be very careful with campfires, grills and fireworks
Normally, except if we have a fireplace or an iron stove at home, children are not in contact with sources of fire during the year, but in summer it is usual to make fires, throw fireworks at parties or have a barbecue on the terrace . Of course, young children should not approach the fire, nor be freely running around, as an impulse, a fall or a stumble can have very serious consequences.
Beware of fans and air conditioners
When we put the air conditioning on, we must prevent the child from being under the jet and maintain an adequate temperature in the environment, because, neither in winter do we have to put the house at 25 degrees or in summer let it fall in excess, also avoiding contrasts too strong between inside and outside.
Regarding the fans, you also have to be careful, but for another reason besides the air currents. When we use one, we must check that all its elements are in good condition, paying attention to the cable and plug, and place them where children and the device cannot access them to get caught in a curtain that moves the air, because, in this case , there is a risk of fire.
Neither alcohol nor drugs
It seems perogrullo but it is worth remembering. No matter how much we have fun or use legal substances, such as alcohol, or illegal substances that reduce our response capacity, when we are in charge of children we must avoid them. Always, but especially if we are alone with children or if we are going to use the car, it is necessary to be in perfect condition.
These tips are just some of the basic security measures that we must be extreme in summer, when children enjoy greater freedom and we are relaxed, so that we can avoid child accidents.
